A beekeeping site launches well when you can say, in a few sentences, what you sell and what you do about swarms. Neighbors and honey buyers want different things, so the site separates them gently. A short list of facts gathered up front keeps the process light.
How the launch unfolds
Day 1-2: You send your product list, swarm policy and a few photos, and we map the pages.
Week 1: We draft the honey, swarm and about pages, and you check facts like harvest timing and travel range.
Week 2: We add workshops, connect the order path or contact form and test both.
Launch: We review on a phone and publish; a 48-hour launch is possible for eligible projects with content ready.
What to gather before you start
- ✓Product list with sizes — Customers want to know jar sizes, varieties and how to get them
- ✓Harvest calendar — A line on when honey is available explains gaps and avoids confusion
- ✓Swarm help rules — State clearly what you handle and where you travel
- ✓Workshop details — Dates, topics and signup instructions for any classes you run
- ✓Apiary photos — Authentic images of hives and the setting tell the story better than any description
The first month after launch
Add new apiary photos with each season and update the availability note after harvest. Share workshop dates early, and ask happy customers for feedback through the channels you already use. Refresh the swarm page at the start of spring, before calls begin.
Mistakes to avoid at launch
- ✓Making health claims about honey — Unsupported statements invite scrutiny and reduce trust
- ✓Leaving out a swarm policy — Calls arrive for jobs you do not take and eat your time
- ✓Forgetting a seasonal note — Customers see no stock and assume you are closed
One example of what your site could look like
This is one sample we designed. Yours is built around your business, your photos and your words, and we have more examples if you want to compare directions.
What it costs
Websites are priced one-time by size, plus Website Care at $30/month for hosting, HTTPS, backups, weekly checks and A/B testing. Every package includes a consultation, mobile-friendly design, copy we write for you, a contact form, essential search setup and 10 revision rounds. Monthly SEO is an optional add-on when you are ready for it.
Optional add-ons, billed separately
The prices above are for your website. These two are separate monthly products you can add now or later. Neither is part of the website price.
Monthly SEO, from $50/month: new pages published on your site every month. See Monthly SEO →
Business Spotlight, from $30/month: articles about your business, labeled as paid, published on The Company Chronicle. See Business Spotlight →
How it works
1. Consultation
We learn your services, customers and goals, in English or Spanish.
2. We write and design
We draft the words and build the site around your business.
3. 10 revision rounds
You review and request changes until it is right.
4. Launch and care
We launch, then Website Care keeps it hosted, backed up, checked weekly and A/B tested.
Keep reading
Websites for beekeepers · What a beekeeper website costs · What to send your designer · Plan your website
